An easy stretchXpand bench
This solid bamboo bench, designed by Franz Riener, provides extra seating without taking up too much floor space. No extension leaves are required. Just lift and tug one end of the bench, which is composed of flexible, accordion-like wood slats, and the seat expands from 55 to 73 inches. The sturdy, see-through, lattice construction holds up to 750 pounds when fully open ($1,524; xpand-furniture.com).